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Calling All 6th–12th Graders!

Looking for a space to grow in faith, build friendships, and have some fun? Join us for Sunday School and Youth Group in The Pit (first floor of the Christian Life Center)!

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SUNDAY SCHOOL

Time: 9:15 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

 

When: Every Sunday (except the 5th Sunday of a Month), September through May 

 

Location: The Pit (first floor of the Christian Life Center) Youth Sunday School is for 6th – 12th grade students. It is a space created for students to explore their faith and learn about God’s love and engage in conversation through scripture, music, and other elements of worship.

 

Join us at 9:15 a.m. in the Pit located on the first floor of the Christian Life Center for drinks and snacks. Sunday School will start at 9:30 a.m. 

 

MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH GROUPS

Time: High School 4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m., Middle School 5:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. Open Gym follows Youth Group.

Location: The Pit (first floor of the Christian Life Center)

Youth Group is for 6th -12th grade students and meets on Sunday evening during the school year. Youth group provides a community for students to encourage and support one another as they learn to live out their faith through relationship building, mission projects, and even games.

 

For Youth Choir information, click here.

Spring Confirmation 2025

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Current Opportunities

If interested in working or interning for Children and Family Ministries or SPARK, please contact cfm@fumcbirmingham.org.

If interested in working as a 3:3 basketball referee, contact Beth Torrey.

If interested in working as part of the tech team livestreaming services, contact Casey Proch.

Watch this slideshow of past events to see what we’re all about!

We are here for you!

Rachael Dunlap

Associate Pastor of Children and Youth Ministries, Birmingham & Berkley First
rdunlap@fumcbirmingham.org

248-646-1200 ext. 3134
248-399-3698, Berkley First

Daniel Reynolds

Student Ministry Coordinator

dreynolds@fumcbirmingham.org
248-646-1200

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Chelsea-Rose Jabboori

My name is Chelsea-Rose and I am excited to be teaching in the Turquoise Room.  This is my first year teaching at First Kids.  I have many years of experience in child care and as a nanny.  I started my education with OCC and finished my CDA with TeachStone.

I come from a large family.  I am the oldest of six siblings.  We had many wonderful adventures over the years, traveling to most of the United States and some of Canada.  I have a love for nature and adventure.  I really enjoy long road trips, outdoor activities and camping.  I am an artist who enjoys painting, poetry and doing crafts.  I love to study children’s psychology and herbology.  With gentle guidance and compassion, I encourage children to explore and learn.  Children have always been my passion in life.

I am an active member of Berkley First and am happy to now be connected with Birmingham First.

I am looking forward to learning and growing with your children this school year.

Brooke Lynch

My name is Brooke Lynch, and I am excited to be your child’s classroom teacher!  This is my fourth year as a parent at First Kids Preschool and I look forward to joining the teaching staff this year.  I have a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education from Miami University.  I taught first grade for seven years in Chicago.  I then worked for five years as Director of Operations for a charter school management company here in Michigan.  I decided to take some time off from work once my husband Joe and I welcomed our third baby.  After two years at home with Kyle (6), Grace (4), and Griffin (2) I am thrilled to return to the classroom.  First Kids is such a special place and I feel so honored to now be part of the community as both a teacher and parent.  I can’t wait to partner with you to provide a wonderful year of fun and learning for your child!

Jillian McDonald

My name is Jillian McDonald and I am thrilled to be teaching in the Green/Orange Room.  This will be my first year teaching at First Kids Preschool.  Previously, I taught three and four-year-old preschool in the Birmingham Public Schools for six years.  Before that, I was a first grade teacher in Detroit.  Between teaching positions, I took time off to raise my three children, Madelynn, Riley and Delaney.  Madelynn and Riley are twins and will be starting their first year of college in the fall.  My daughter, Delaney will be a senior at Groves High School.  In my free time I enjoy spending time with my family, traveling, reading, and going to my cottage in Northern Michigan.  I am so excited to be working with the four-year-olds.  As an early childhood educator, I love to make my students’ first experiences with school very memorable.  I enjoy helping them build their independence and self-confidence.  I like to encourage the building of a classroom community to promote social skills and conflict resolution.  I am so happy to begin this journey of learning with you and your child!

Gloria Fulton

My name is Gloria Fulton, and I am very excited to be teaching at First Kids Preschool.  I also work in childcare for Children and Family Ministries at Birmingham First United Methodist Church.  I am a member of the Garden of Faith Missionary Baptist Church where I currently teach Sunday school and assist with the youth choir.  For two years, I was co-leader of the Brownie troop at Upton Elementary, where my daughter attended school.  I have a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Central Michigan University and am currently working towards my Child Development Associate.  I  enjoy miniature golf, walking, traveling, and spending time with my family.